DOCTORS GABON

Albert Schweitzer HospitalDESCRIPTION: The Medical Research Unit of the Albert Schweitzer Hospital was established in order to study major causes of disease burden in the local population. Since its foundation 25 years ago, it has become a leading African research centre, specialising in pathophysiology and treatment of highly prevalent infectious diseases found in sub-Saharan Africa.

Bongolo HospitalDESCRIPTION:Bongolo Hospital (Hôpital Evangélique de Bongolo) is in a rural area of Gabon and serves one third of the country’s population. It was founded by the Christian and Missionary Alliance and is operated by Eglise de l’Alliance Cretienne du Gabon. The hospital presently has 136 beds. Malaria and other tropical diseases are prevalent there. Pregnancy complications, strangulated hernias, and soft tissue infections and abscesses are also common.